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Pakistan seeks extradition of Taliban chief from Afghanistan

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 11:33

Pakistan has sought extradition of outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Mullah Fazlullah from Afghanistan and dismantling of the militant group`s hideouts in Kunar and Nooristan provinces.

Pakistan woman lawmaker succumbs to bullet injuries

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 10:45

A Pakistani woman parliamentarian, who was critically injured in a gun attack by unidentified men two days ago, succumbed to her injuries early today at a hospital here.

Persecuted Pakistani Muslim minority seek refuge in China

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 09:11

Fleeing discrimination and violence, members of a Muslim sect have abandoned their homes in Pakistan to find an unlikely refuge in China.

Pak woman lawmaker succumbs to bullet injuries

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 05:25

A Pakistani woman parliamentarian, who was critically injured in a gun attack by unidentified men two days ago, succumbed to her injuries early morning today at a local hospital.

Over 370,000 affected by heavy rains in China

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 03:55

Heavy rain in China`s Hunan province has affected 375,100 people while leaving four individuals missing, authorities said.

Suicide blast kills one in northwest Pakistan

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 01:52

A suicide bomb attack at the residence of an anti-Taliban peace militia in the restive northwestern city of Peshawar left one dead and five others injured late today, police said.

Pak SC orders special security force to protect minorities

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 21:36

Pakistan`s Supreme Court today ordered the creation of a special force to provide security to the religious places of minorities, after a spate of attacks at their places of worship.

Abdullah threatens to reject Afghan election result

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 20:29

Afghanistan`s election crisis deepened today when presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah said he would reject the result because his claims of massive fraud have failed to stop the ongoing vote count.

Afghan poll panel performance illegal: Abdullah

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 20:12

Afghanistan presidential poll candidate Abdullah Abdullah Thursday termed the performance of the country`s Election Commission as illegal, saying its decisions will be unacceptable.

Afghanistan assures cooperation during military operation: Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 19:47

Pakistan Thursday said Afghanistan has assured cooperation in boosting security along the border and frustrating attempts by militants to enter Afghan territory during the military offensive in North Waziristan.